Deep reddish pink blossom buds with fresh green leaves unfurled behind on an ancient apple tree.

An upright Boxelder tree branch with the first leaves of spring emerging, surrounded by hanging yellow stamen filaments with dark red anthers containing pollen at their tips.

Delicate five-pedal blossoms with pale yellow stamen stalks in the center. Behind are several more now pale pink buds in the process of opening.